[chelsea24]

I had to call the sheriff's office during our move here. (Very disreputable company and way to long of a story to repeat here.) But I can't say enough good things about the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. They arrived immediately, took charge and resolved our problem with the mover's on the spot. (Much to the mover's chagrin!) As far as a domestic dispute goes, I agree that they were acting in the "better safe than sorry" mode. We had a wonderful police department in Bloomingdale, Illinois and the Sumter County Sheriff's office is even tougher.

Yes, there are great holes in this story. He could have had previous charges on his record for domestic violence. I also agree that many many battered women would not speak against their husbands or boyfriends. And I know in Chicago, from a girlfriend, that even when she did not want to press charges against a boyfriend, it didn't matter. The State pressed the charges.

I say good for the Sheriff's office! :bigthumbsup: